Check In Check Out and Beyond: Tier 2 Behavior Interventions That Build Relationships and Foster School Connectedness
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Trudy Bender, MTSS Content Marketing Manager, Branching Minds
Brittany Shurley, Instructional Design Manager, Branching Minds
You may be familiar with Check In Check Out as one of the most common (and effective) interventions for students with mild to moderate behavior challenges. But it is not the only option! In this webinar, join us to review best practices for Check In and Check Out and introduce several additional Tier II behavior interventions that involve your wider school community in building relationships and supporting struggling students.
Buy-In (in MTSS) is Like Sunscreen
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Karen Castle, Executive Director of Professional Learning, Branching Minds
Michele James, Professional Services Manager, Branching Minds
The secret to sunscreen is re-applying. And, just like the burn you get when you don't reapply, assuming that getting MTSS "buy in" is a one-time event will leave you burned, too. Join us for this webinar as we think about the impact of a thoughtful MTSS "buy in campaign" - one that anticipates and plans for factors that impact our resiliency and sustainability in the various tasks and plans we think we are committed to.
Get Out of Your Toxic Relationship With Data: BRM to the Rescue! | Live Demo
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 | 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Emily-Rose Barry, Vice President of Product, Branching Minds
Erica "Babs" Ilcyn, Junior Account Executive, Branching Minds
When MTSS documentation is treated as a compliance activity, teachers do all the work and get little to nothing back for it – the data isn’t meaningful or useful. It’s a one-way street, and who needs a relationship like that? Enter Branching Minds! The BRM platform is built to get teachers out of their one-way relationship with data and into a more equal partnership, where they get out of it as much as they put in (if not more). Join our Vice President of Product, Emily-Rose Barry, for a tour of BRM features that provide actionable data for teachers, making their work easier and more impactful.
Nurturing a Sense of Belonging in Schools
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Trudy Bender, MTSS Content Marketing Manager, Branching Minds
Whitley Dozier, Customer Success Manager, Branching Minds
Dr. Essie Sutton, Director of Learning Science, Branching Minds
Students’ sense of belonging in school can play a critical role in their academic and social-emotional learning and development. When students feel like they belong in their school community, they are more likely to engage in classroom instruction and activities, form positive relationships with their peers and teachers, and feel motivated to succeed. This webinar will focus on the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment in schools, and will highlight research supporting best practices for fostering student belonging. Specific district- and school-level practices and policies that support this work will be discussed.
“Mindset Is a Resource:” Using the MTSS Process To Build Community and Collaboration
Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Karen Castle, Executive Director of Professional Learning, Branching Minds
Lauren Schutz, Professional Services Manager, Branching Minds
We all know it is better for our students (and for us!) when we share responsibility and work collectively. And yet, collaboration in practice is often inefficient and frustrating. In this webinar, we will discuss how an MTSS helps people become better collaborators and problem solvers. And, if we collaborate within MTSS…what other things may improve, as well!
Better MTSS Meetings and Stakeholder Collaboration with BRM | Live Demo
Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Trudy Bender, MTSS Content Marketing Manager, Branching Minds
Brittany Shurley, Instructional Design Manager, Branching Minds
The Branching Minds platform provides an array of tools that help educators share responsibility, work more efficiently, and keep stakeholders informed and involved. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of BRM features that can help your district more effectively collaborate to support students, and our MTSS Content Manager, Trudy Bender, will share practical tips based on her experience using the BRM platform to save time and streamline communication in meetings.
Mobilizing Communities to Support Mental Health
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Glenn Karaban, Director of Business Development, High School Programming, The Jed Foundation
Dr. Kurt Michael, Senior Clinical Director, The Jed Foundation
Dr. Essie Sutton, Director of Learning Science, Branching Minds
Schools across the country have recognized the importance of creating and sustaining systems and practices that support students’ well-being. In this webinar we will discuss the impact of mental health on student success and how schools, parents, and community organizations can work together to create a supportive environment for students. We will also highlight the work being done by the JED Foundation using their comprehensive framework as a guide for implementing evidence-based practices to promote mental health and prevent suicide among young people. The webinar will also provide an overview of JED’s High School program, which helps schools develop and implement strategic plans for addressing mental health and student wellness at their campus.
No Teacher an Island: De-Privatizing the Classroom
Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 | 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Karl Schleich, Educational Consultant, Safe & Civil Schools
Trudy Bender, MTSS Content Marketing Manager, Branching Minds
To conclude our series on the Power of Community in MTSS, we will hear from Karl Schleich, Safe & Civil Schools, and Trudy Bender, Branching Minds, about what happens when the classroom door is thrown open and teachers are invited to learn from one another. Here’s a hint – it is transformative for teacher growth and school culture!